The internationally acclaimed Chinese State Circus has returned to the UK in 2016 after a break of three years and is going back to its roots in an innovatively spectacular new production – Dynasty – which makes a visit to the Brighton Centre on Saturday 5th November at 2.30pm.
Breathtaking in its simplicity, Dynasty projects, into a contemporary setting, an art form that has thrilled audiences for more than 2,000 years where low-tech everyday objects are transformed into hi tech acrobatic equipment. Hurtling porcelain jars…dynamically spinning plates…balancing upon gigantic pyramids of tables and chairs framed by the delicate strands of silk supporting cascading aerialists.
Stunning world class Chinese acrobats, aerial artistes and jugglers interact with the super-human physical skills and dexterity of the masters of martial arts – the legendary Shaolin Warriors.
The non-stop action from start to awesome finale, as thrill follows thrill, is set to a soaring musical score accompanied by the rhythmic beats of Chinese percussion. Its outstanding acrobatic achievement that could until now could only be created in video through special effects – yet, performed live in front of an audience, what seems impossible becomes a reality. It is what has earned the Chinese State Circus the accolade – “incomparable”.
The history of the Chinese State Circus spans 25 years when it was conceived by Creative Director Phillip Gandey who became the first Circus Director in Europe to obtain permission from the Chinese Cultural authorities to be allowed to tour a Big Top production of his own creation performed entirely by Chinese acrobats.
Phillip has spent a considerable time travelling extensively throughout China to select the very best circus artistes who will not only be worthy of continuing the proud and unequalled tradition of acrobatic excellence in the Chinese State Circus but also be capable of raising the “incomparable” standards to even higher contemporary heights.
“In our latest production we have returned to the pure and honest perfection in acrobatics upon which our reputation is based,” said Phillip. “We have the world class artistes capable of performing the excellence required. In Dynasty we have created a show with: no gimmicks…no fakes…no retakes…quite simply…the incomparable Chinese State Circus.”
Dynasty featuring the Chinese State Circus and The Shaolin Warriors appears at The Brighton Centre on Saturday 5th November at 2.30pm. Tickets, priced from £10 for children and £25 for adults with family and group discounts also available can be purchased through the box office on 0844 847 1515 or online at www.brightoncentre.co.uk.